PHP File Inclusion (RFI/LFI)Weakness · CWE-98

CVE-2026-22512

HIGH · 8.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-25
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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90/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Roisin roisin allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Roisin: from n/a through <= 1.2.1.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Elated-Themes Roisin allows attackers to include arbitrary local PHP files through unsanitized input parameters in include/require statements. This can lead to remote code execution if attackers can control the included files or upload malicious PHP files to accessible locations.

MitigationUpgrade to a patched version of Roisin theme. If no patch is available, implement strict input validation with whitelist approach for file inclusion paths, disable allow_url_include, and review code for vulnerable include/require patterns using user-supplied input.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Confirm Roisin theme installation and version
    Access WordPress dashboard > Appearance > Themes, or inspect the style.css file in wp-content/themes/roisin/ to find the Theme Name and Version headers
    Affected if Roisin theme is active and the installed version lacks the security patch (compare your version to any patched version the vendor releases)
  2. Identify vulnerable include/require patterns
    Search theme PHP files for include, include_once, require, or require_once statements that use $_GET, $_POST, or $_REQUEST variables directly without sanitization (e.g., 'include($_GET["page"])' or 'require($param)')
    Affected if Any PHP file contains include/require statements that incorporate unsanitized user-supplied input parameters
  3. Review file upload functionality
    Check for any custom upload forms, AJAX handlers, or third-party plugins within the theme that accept file uploads; inspect upload directories (typically wp-content/uploads/) for suspicious PHP files
    Affected if File upload capability exists in the theme or its bundled plugins, allowing PHP files to be placed in web-accessible locations
  4. Verify PHP configuration settings
    Create a PHP info file (<?php phpinfo(); ?>) or check php.ini for the allow_url_include setting; also verify if open_basedir restrictions are in place
    Affected if allow_url_include is enabled (increases exploitability) or no open_basedir restrictions exist to limit file access
  5. Audit WordPress debug and error logs
    Review wp-content/debug.log (if debugging is enabled) and server error logs for repeated include/require failures that may indicate active exploitation attempts
    Affected if Logs show requests with unusual file paths in query parameters targeting include/require functions

A user is affected if the Roisin theme is installed and the codebase contains include/require statements using unsanitized $_GET, $_POST, or $_REQUEST parameters, combined with the ability for attackers to either manipulate file paths or upload malicious PHP files to accessible directories.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to a patched version of Roisin theme. If no patch is available, implement strict input validation with whitelist approach for file inclusion paths, disable allow_url_include, and review code for vulnerable include/require patterns using user-supplied input.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
22.0 hours of engineering $3,860
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